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Just purchased the Winexpert Classic California Pinot Noir Wine Kit. Got it before Labelpeelers' sale ends tomorrow. I decided I wanted to do a kit per the included instructions, before getting into tweaks. Someday I'll tweak a cheap Kit, just in the future. Wife and I both like dryer reds...

Very good point.

Well, I forgot to put tannin in the wine when I transferred to the 2nd. Just tasted some from a bottle that had some extra in it after topping up. Tastes like it didn't fully ferment out; sweet and tart. The wine in the carboy is still dropping, but VERY SLOWLY... Racked at 1.024 on April...

In the past (I'm just getting back into wine making after ~10 years), it was said to always top up. However, I recently heard someone say it was not necessary on a 6 week kit to top up. Then I saw this statement in the new Winexpert Kit instructions for 4-8 week kits: "Topping up the carboy...

I wasn't clear... I was wondering how the finish product (the wine), overall, of the Wine Lover's kits compares to that of the Vintner's Reserve. I can get two Wine Lover's Kits for almost what it will cost me to purchase a Vintner's Reserve kit. If they are close in comparison, I'm thinking...

I was looking at Winloversonline.com. Nice pricing and free shipping! How do the 11.5% kits compare to Vintner's Reserve? Or how do the 7% kits (tweaked: made to 5 gallons, capitalized, added raisins & oak) compare to the Vintner's Reserve? I know it is subjective but would love everyone's...

How do you keep the f-pac fresh after opening?

I like dry red wines (Zin, Merlot, Cab, Pinot), but not opposed to anything. This is what I was hoping for! Looking for what people have found to be good early drinkers. I'm going to be adding the Diablo Rojo to the top of my to do list! Doing this is on my radar as well. However, I think...

I'm just getting back into wine making after about 10 years. I've started a batch wine from Frozen Grape Concentrate (currently in secondary). However, I'm looking to make some early (but good) drinking kits to stock up and to get back into the swing of things, before getting some bigger...

I just finished binge reading this thread and should have taken notes! How long do you age in the bottle, @joeswine? Thank you!

If this has been done already, please help me find it. If not, looking for insight. I'm looking for a chart (or to create one), where kits are listed by how the finish product compares to commercial bottle prices. So, what kits make wine compared to $5 bottles of commercial wine? Then, $10...

I checked the must this morning and it's fermenting away. Smells good, too. I'll just do this next time. Do you have the must at room temp, warm or has it mattered? Okay, since I've got 4 gallons of Must, I'll add a tsp of tannin to the secondary. Thanks!

I'll try this next time. I was concerned the sugar wouldn't fully dissolve. Do you ever have an issue with that?

I've never used tannin for this type of wine before. Can you remind me what that will do for this type of wine? Matt

Last night i got the Must together for a Red wine made from frozen concentrate. I made a few mistakes because I was in a hurry, but was able to correct most of them. Must is at 1.090 and rehydrating the yeast now. Will pitch yeast in a few minutes. Biggest mistake/Issue was to get the SG up...

Thanks guys! I'm planning on using them with wine I'm planning to make from frozen juice concentrates. I agree, when I make something I want to age or give out, that will be bottled. @jbo_c how do you clean out the bags? That's for the replies!

Has anyone added red raisins, instead of gold, to make a pink moscato from this kit?

I just got a great deal on a Wine on Tap at labepeelers (Wine On Tap) and looking forward to using it in the future. Looking for feed back from those that have used wine bags. Any tips, tricks, pics, etc.? Also, has anyone used these bags from Amazon...

How did it turn out?

I know this has been asked, but What are you favorite online stores and why? I used FineVineWines several years ago...I miss them.